{"id":106733,"date":"2025-05-13T13:09:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T11:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/?p=106733"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T13:19:17","slug":"sirmione-is-blue-flag-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/en\/sirmione-is-blue-flag-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Sirmione is Blue Flag 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"editor-img alignnone wp-image-85659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8x2-Bandiera-Blu2-maggio-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8x2-Bandiera-Blu2-maggio-2024.jpg 826w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8x2-Bandiera-Blu2-maggio-2024-568x142.jpg 568w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8x2-Bandiera-Blu2-maggio-2024-374x93.jpg 374w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/8x2-Bandiera-Blu2-maggio-2024-794x198.jpg 794w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For the <strong>third consecutive year<\/strong>, Sirmione confirms its position among the Italian excellences in environmental protection and sustainable management of the territory, obtaining the <strong>Blue Flag 2025<\/strong>, the prestigious international recognition awarded by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.feeitalia.org\/\"><strong>FEE<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Foundation for Environmental Education<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The title was also awarded this year to <strong>Giamaica Beach<\/strong> (Lido delle Grotte), one of the most evocative and representative places in the territory.<\/p>\n<p>The official award ceremony took place on <strong>Tuesday 13 May<\/strong> in Rome, at the Italian headquarters of the FEE. The certification, which recognizes the constant commitment of the municipal administration to the protection and enhancement of the environment, was collected by the Mayor of Sirmione, <strong>Luisa Lavelli<\/strong>. Two other towns on Lake Garda obtained the recognition in Lombardy: <strong>Toscolano Maderno <\/strong>and<strong> Gardone Riviera<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water and beach quality<\/strong>, <strong>sustainable land management practices<\/strong> with particular attention to <strong>accessibility for people<\/strong> with <strong>disabilities and bathing<\/strong> safety are the basis for the assignment of the Blue Flag. To these parameters are added others evaluated rigorously and with certified and transparent procedures: environmental education, waste and wastewater management, energy saving, sustainable mobility.<\/p>\n<h3>Environment, energy, safety: the new actions for the Blue Flag<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In addition to the traditional evaluation criteria, this year the administrations were asked for an additional programmatic commitment: the drafting of a three-year sustainability plan. This document will serve to better plan and coordinate the actions useful for increasing the sustainability of the Municipality of Sirmione.<\/li>\n<li>Environmental education plays a key role and involves students, residents and visitors. Among the most recent initiatives, the project \u201cThe lake begins here\u201d stands out, which raises awareness among tourists and residents about daily behaviors that are harmful to the lake environment.<\/li>\n<li>The safety and accessibility of the beach are also fundamental, guaranteed by the presence of lifeguards and adequate equipment. Last July 25th, Sirmione participated in the world demonstration for beach safety with lifeguard demonstrations aimed at citizens and tourists.<\/li>\n<li>On the subject of energy, the Municipality has joined a nascent Energy Community, starting a process to reduce consumption and increase the use of renewable sources, with the aim of installing new systems in the coming years.<\/li>\n<li>Three \u201cBlue Points\u201d have also been established \u2013 Infopoint, Municipal Library and Fisherman\u2019s House \u2013 dedicated to information on the Blue Flag, water quality and beach services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This recognition, obtained also thanks to the coordination of <strong>Luca Fila<\/strong> and the support of the <strong>Comunit\u00e0 del Garda<\/strong>, enhances Sirmione\u2019s tourist offer, attesting to the community\u2019s commitment to the responsible management of the coast and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The awarding of this prestigious environmental certification would not be possible without the active participation and indispensable support of the <strong>Direzione Regionale Musei Lombardia<\/strong> and the Directorate of the archaeological area of \u200b\u200bthe <strong>Grotte di Catullo<\/strong>, as well as the manager of the Lido delle Grotte and the municipal offices. Thanks also go to all those who every year implement environmental education projects and activities, including the <strong>Trebeschi Institute<\/strong>, <strong>Sirmione Servizi<\/strong> and the local associations.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>FEE<\/strong>, recognized by UNESCO as a world leader in environmental education and sustainable development, awards the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bandierablu.org\/common\/aboutus.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Blue Flag award<\/strong><\/a> every year in 49 countries around the world. The program aims to promote sustainable land management in coastal municipalities, encouraging environmentally friendly and attentive environmental policies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250513-Bandiera-Blu-Sirmione-DEF-Comunicato-Stampa.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sirmione \u00e8 Bandiera Blu 2025: il Comunicato Stampa<\/strong><\/a> <em>(the press kit in Italian only)<\/p>\n<p><\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/en\/sirmione-issa-la-bandiera-blu-2025\/\">Sirmione issa la Bandiera Blu 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/en\/un-simbolo-di-eccellenza-e-sostenibilita-per-sirmione-giugno-2025\/\">Un simbolo di eccellenza e sostenibilit\u00e0 per Sirmione<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"editor-img wp-image-106719 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250513-BANDIERA-BLU-1-826x620.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250513-BANDIERA-BLU-1-826x620.jpg 826w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250513-BANDIERA-BLU-1-568x426.jpg 568w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250513-BANDIERA-BLU-1-374x281.jpg 374w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250513-BANDIERA-BLU-1-661x496.jpg 661w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20250513-BANDIERA-BLU-1.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Il sindaco di Sirmione, Luisa Lavelli, alla cerimonia di assegnazione della Bandiera Blu 2025<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_106299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-106299\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"editor-img wp-image-106299 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LPC2024-5653-Kunz-Matthias-sirmione-5653-foto1-psf-2024-826x551.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"826\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LPC2024-5653-Kunz-Matthias-sirmione-5653-foto1-psf-2024-826x551.jpg 826w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LPC2024-5653-Kunz-Matthias-sirmione-5653-foto1-psf-2024-568x379.jpg 568w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LPC2024-5653-Kunz-Matthias-sirmione-5653-foto1-psf-2024-374x249.jpg 374w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LPC2024-5653-Kunz-Matthias-sirmione-5653-foto1-psf-2024-744x496.jpg 744w, https:\/\/visitsirmione.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/LPC2024-5653-Kunz-Matthias-sirmione-5653-foto1-psf-2024.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 826px) 100vw, 826px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-106299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Una bella immagine della Spiaggia Giamaica ai piedi dell&#8217;area archeologica delle Grotte di Catullo. Ph: Matthias Kunz,\u00a0 Premio Sirmione per la Fotografia 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the third consecutive year, Sirmione confirms its position among the Italian excellences in environmental protection and sustainable management of the territory, obtaining the Blue Flag 2025, the prestigious international recognition awarded by the FEE,\u00a0Foundation for Environmental Education. 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